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VCR ENGINE TEST SET UP 1 CYLINDR, 4 STROKE, DIESEL (Computerized) Instruction manual Contents 1 Description 2 Specifications 3 Installation requirements 4 Packing slip 5 Installation 6 Commissioning 7 Software 8 Troubleshooting 9 Theory 10 Experiments 11 Components used 12 components‟ manuals 13 Warranty Product Code 234
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  • VCR ENGINE TEST SET UP

    1 CYLINDR, 4 STROKE, DIESEL

    (Computerized)

    Instruction manual

    Contents

    1 Description

    2 Specifications

    3 Installation requirements

    4 Packing slip

    5 Installation

    6 Commissioning

    7 Software

    8 Troubleshooting

    9 Theory

    10 Experiments

    11 Components used

    12 components manuals

    13 Warranty

    Product Code

    234

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    The setup consists of single cylinder, four stroke, VCR (Variable Compression Ratio)

    Diesel engine connected to eddy current type dynamometer for loading. The

    compression ratio can be changed without stopping the engine and without altering

    the combustion chamber geometry by specially designed tilting cylinder block

    arrangement. Setup is provided with necessary instruments for combustion pressure

    and crank-angle measurements. These signals are interfaced to computer through

    engine indicator for PPV diagrams. Provision is also made for interfacing airflow,

    fuel flow, temperatures and load measurement. The set up has stand-alone panel

    box consisting of air box, two fuel tanks for duel fuel test, manometer, fuel

    measuring unit, transmitters for air and fuel flow measurements, process indicator

    and engine indicator. Rotameters are provided for cooling water and calorimeter

    water flow measurement.

    The setup enables study of VCR engine performance for brake power, indicated

    power, frictional power, BMEP, IMEP, brake thermal efficiency, indicated thermal

    efficiency, Mechanical efficiency, volumetric efficiency, specific fuel consumption, A/F

    ratio and heat balance. Labview based Engine Performance Analysis software

    package EnginesoftLV is provided for on line performance evaluation.

    A computerized Diesel injection pressure measurement is optionally provided.

    Schematic arrangement

    Description

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    Product VCR Engine test setup 1 cylinder, 4 stroke, Diesel

    (Computerized)

    Product code 234

    Engine Make Kirloskar, Type 1 cylinder, 4 stroke Diesel, water

    cooled, power 3.5 kW at 1500 rpm, stroke 110 mm,

    bore 87.5 mm. 661 cc, CR 17.5, Modified to VCR engine

    CR range 12 to 18

    Dynamometer Type eddy current, water cooled, with loading unit

    Propeller shaft With universal joints

    Air box M S fabricated with orifice meter and manometer

    Fuel tank Capacity 15 lit with glass fuel metering column

    Calorimeter Type Pipe in pipe

    Piezo sensor Range 5000 PSI, with low noise cable

    Crank angle sensor Resolution 1 Deg, Speed 5500 RPM with TDC pulse.

    Data acquisition device NI USB-6210, 16-bit, 250kS/s.

    Piezo powering unit Make-Cuadra, Model AX-409.

    Digital milivoltmeter Range 0-200mV, panel mounted

    Temperature sensor Type RTD, PT100 and Thermocouple, Type K

    Temperature

    transmitter

    Type two wire, Input RTD PT100, Range 0100 Deg C,

    Output 420 mA and Type two wire, Input

    Thermocouple, Range 01200 Deg C, Output 420 mA

    Load indicator Digital, Range 0-50 Kg, Supply 230VAC

    Load sensor Load cell, type strain gauge, range 0-50 Kg

    Fuel flow transmitter DP transmitter, Range 0-500 mm WC

    Air flow transmitter Pressure transmitter, Range (-) 250 mm WC

    Software EnginesoftLV Engine performance analysis software

    Rotameter Engine cooling 40-400 LPH; Calorimeter 25-250 LPH

    Pump Type Monoblock

    Overall dimensions W 2000 x D 2500 x H 1500 mm

    Optional Computerized Diesel injection pressure measurement

    Shipping details

    Gross volume 2.46m3, Gross weight 808kg, Net weight 528kg

    Specifications

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    Electric supply

    Provide 230 +/- 10 VAC, 50 Hz, single phase electric supply with proper earthing.

    (Neutral Earth voltage less than 5 VAC)

    5A, three pin socket with switch (2 Nos.)

    Water supply

    Continuous, clean and soft water supply @ 1000 LPH, at 10 m. head. Provide valve

    with 1 BSP hose terminal connection

    Computer

    IBM compatible with standard configuration. Typical configuration as follows:

    CPU: Pentium 300 GHz, RAM: Min. 512 MB, CD ROM drive, USB Port.

    OS: Windows XP + SP2.

    Monitor: Screen resolution 1280x1024.

    Space

    L3300 mm x W3200 mm x H1700 mm (Refer foundation drawings)

    Drain

    Provide suitable drain extension arrangement (Drain pipe 65 NB/2.5 size)

    Exhaust

    Provide suitable exhaust extension arrangement (Exhaust pipe 32 NB/1.25 size)

    Foundation

    Refer foundation drawings Foundation234(1) and Foundation234(2)

    Fuel, oil

    Diesel@10 lit.

    Lubrication Oil @ 3.5 lit. (20W40)

    Installation requirements

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    Total no. of boxes: 9, Volume: 2.02 m3, Gross weight: 744 kg. Net wt. 639 kg

    Box

    No.1/9

    Engine set up assembly

    Size W1600xD670xH1120 mm; Volume:1.20m3

    Gross weight: 444kg

    Net weight: 444kg

    1 Engine test setup assembly Engine +

    Dynamometer

    1 No.

    Box

    No.2/9

    Engine panel box

    Size W990xD475xH500 mm; Volume:0.24m3

    Gross weight: 75kg

    Net weight: 52kg

    1 Engine panel box assembly

    Transmitter panel, Fuel pipe, Fuel DP

    transmitter, Air transmitter, NI USB 6210, power

    supply and wiring, Manometer with PU tube.

    1 No.

    Box

    No.3/9

    Engine panel box structure

    Size W800xD475xH500 mm; Volume:0.19m3

    Gross weight: 46kg

    Net weight: 25kg

    1 Structure assembly consisting of

    Rotameters with piping (2)

    Dynamometer loading unit clamp (1)

    1 No.

    Box

    No.4/9

    Calorimeter

    Size W725xD250xH325 mm; Volume: 0.06m3

    Gross weight: 28kg

    Net weight: 15kg

    1 Calorimeter 1 No.

    2 Calorimeter support structure with pad 1 No.

    Box

    No.5/9

    Exhaust pipe

    Size W900xD200xH200 mm; Volume: 0.04m3

    Gross weight: 16kg

    Net weight: 10kg

    1 Exhaust pipe 1 No.

    Box

    No.6/9

    Pump

    Size W300xD225xH300 mm; Volume:0.02m3

    Gross weight: 14kg

    Net weight: 7kg

    1 Pump 1 No.

    Box

    No.7/9

    Battery

    Size W150xD225xH250 mm; Volume:0.01m3

    Gross weight: 25kg

    Net weight: 17kg

    1 Battery 1 No.

    Box

    No.8/9

    Engine piping

    Size W1250xD450xH350mm; Volume: 0.20m3

    Gross weight: 58Kg

    Net weight: 41kg

    1 Piping set (14 pieces)

    Engine water inlet and outlet, Dynamometer

    water inlet and outlet, Calorimeter water inlet

    1 No.

    Packing slip

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    and outlet, Air hose pipe, Pump suction

    connection with strainer, Pump outlet, Engine

    water inlet and outlet hose, Water supply hose

    pipe, Drain pipe (3 components)

    2 Fuel Glass tube 2Nos (one spare) 1 No.

    3 Funnel for fuel fill 1 No.

    4 Wiring PVC channel set (4 pieces) 1 No.

    5 Starting kick/Handle 1 No.

    6 Exhaust extension pipe with socket 1 No.

    7 Pump bracket 1 No.

    8 Air box connection 1 No.

    9 Calorimeter exhaust outlet flange 1 No.

    Box

    No.9/9

    Engine wiring

    Size W500xD400xH300 mm; Volume:0.06m3

    Gross weight: 38kg

    Net weight: 18kg

    1 Piezo powering unit 1 No.

    2 Load indicator 1 No.

    3 Digital voltmeter 1 No.

    4 Dynamometer loading unit 1 No.

    5 Pressure gauge 1 No.

    6 Wiring set 1 No.

    7 Load cell with nut bolt 1 No.

    8 Crank angle sensor 1 No.

    9 Temperature sensors (5) 1 No.

    10 Piezo sensor 1/2Nos.

    11 Low noise cable 1/2Nos.

    12 Data acquisition device and driver CD 1 No.

    13 Apex Enginesoft DVD CD 1 No.

    14 Set of loose nut bolts 1 No.

    15 Tool kit 1 No.

    16 Dash board box for Engine starter with charger 1 No.

    17 Fuel caps(2), Teflon tape(2) & Gasket shellac(1) 1 No.

    18 Set of instruction manuals consisting of:

    Instruction manual CD (Apex)

    DP transmitter

    Dynamometer (AG10/TM15)

    Sheet Kirloskar engine maint.

    Sheet Calibration for Piezo sensor and load cell

    1 No.

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    Unpack the box(es) received and ensure that all material is received as per packing

    slip. In case of short supply or breakage contact Apex Innovations / your supplier

    for further actions.

    Remove the packings, paper boxes, wrappers from the components.

    Refer the various photographs below and note locations of different components.

    Install Engine setup assembly on the foundation and tighten the foundation bolts.

    Note that Crank angle sensor, and Load cell are fitted on the dynamometer and

    Piezo sensor is fitted on the engine. The dynamometer body is clamped with its

    base by locking flat which is to be removed. There are jack bolts below the

    dynamometer which are raised upwards to restrict the swiveling motion. These

    bolts to be lowered to allow free motion of the body of the dynamometer.

    Keep Engine panel box structure near Engine setup assembly. Two rotameters are

    fitted in the panel box structure. Inside the rotameters plastic rods are inserted to

    arrest the movement of respective floats. These rods are to be removed. Note the

    C type clamp provided for clamping the dynamometer loading unit.

    Collect the Calorimeter and Calorimeter structure from Calorimeter box. Remove

    calorimeter from the structure, reverse the structure and put it near engine. Fit

    calorimeter over the structure.

    Installation

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    Collect the Engine Panel Box. It is fitted with Fuel pipe (Glass), Manometer, Fuel

    DP transmitter, Air transmitter, Orifice for air metering, Transmitter panel(fitted

    with Power supply and five Temperature transmitters ), NI-6210 USB interface

    with cable for computer.

    Check all terminal connections, component mounting and wiring screws

    Fit the Engine panel box assembly on the Panel box structure with four bolts.

    Collect Piezo powering unit (Ax409), Dynamometer loading unit (AX155), Load

    indicator (PIC152), Digital voltmeter (SMP35) from Engine wiring box.

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    Remove the covers of Piezo powering unit and Dynamometer loading unit and

    confirm that all components inside are at proper location and tightly fitted. Remove

    any packing material inside dynamometer loading unit. Confirm smooth working of

    loading knob on its front. The cover of the dynamometer loading unit is to be fitted

    after inserting the unit in the Engine panel support structure

    Fit the Piezo powering unit (AX409) and put its clamps. Connect Electric supply

    cables and a 9 pin connector at Output

    Fit load indicator (PIC152) and put its clamps. Connect 8 wires at respective

    terminals.

    Fit Voltmeter (Meco) and put its clamps. Connect 4 wires at the back terminals.

    Fit Dynamometer loading unit in the Engine panel structure after removing C

    clamp. Fit its cover and then fit the C clamp.

    Remove the Exhaust pipe packed in wooden box placed inside Engine piping box

    and connect it between calorimeter exhaust inlet and engine exhaust outlet.

    Connect Exhaust extension pipe at the outlet of calorimeter. Insert additional pipe

    in between and take the exhaust out of the room. At the end put Exhaust muffler.

    Remove Pump packed in wooden box placed inside Engine piping. Fit Pump

    bracket to the Engine panel structure and fit pump on it.

    Collect the piping pieces form Engine piping box. Clean the pipes internally to

    remove any dust and particles. Complete the piping as follows:

    o Assemble the PVC drain pipes (3 components) as per the marking done. Put

    it between Engine panel and Engine set up assembly.

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    o Connect Engine water inlet from engine cooling rotameter to water inlet on

    engine body. Separate Engine water inlet hose pipe with clamps is provided

    for connecting the engine side end of the pipe.

    o Connect Engine water outlet. Connect Engine water outlet hose between the

    outlet pipe and engine body. The Outlet pipe is to bolted on the base frame

    and the water outlet drains in drain pipe.

    o Fit Pump outlet at the delivery side of the pump. Connect Rotameter inlet

    hose pipes to the pump outlet.

    o Connect Dynamometer water inlet from Pump inlet to dynamometer.

    o Connect Dynamometer water outlet from dynamometer to drain pipe.

    o Connect Calorimeter inlet from rotameter to calorimeter.

    o Connect Calorimeter water outlet to drain.

    o Fit Strainer and hose nipple at the pump inlet and connect Water supply

    hose pipe. Connect this hose pipe to site water supply.

    o Fit Air box connection to air box and connect Air hose pipe from air box to

    engine.

    o The fuel pipe is put on engine and its one end is connected to fuel filter.

    Connect the other end in the engine panel at the brass hose tee in the fuel

    line. The fuel line is to be routed through the wiring channels.

    Fit Pressure gauge on dynamometer inlet pipe.

    Fit wiring PVC channel set.

    Collect the wiring set from Sensors bag and fit 5 temp sensors at respective

    places. (i) RTD T1/T3 at the inlet water at pump outlet. (ii) RTD T2 at the Engine

    outlet water on the engine head. (iii) RTD T4 at the calorimeter water outlet. (iv)

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    Thermocouple T5 at the Exhaust inlet of calorimeter and (v) Thermocouple T6 at

    the exhaust outlet of calorimeter. Route the wiring from PVC wiring channels.

    Collect Electric supply cable packed in packing (named as Sensors) and connect L

    N E terminals to the transmitter panel at supply 230V. Connect its 3 pin (F)

    connector to Dynamometer loading unit at Supply. Connect male 3 pin connector

    to Elelctric supply available at the site. Route the cable through wiring channel.

    Connect cable from Crank angle sensor, 4 pin round (F), to CA of Piezo powering

    unit.

    Connect cable from Load cell, 4 pin round (F), to Load on transmitter panel.

    Remove black cap on piezo sensor and connect piezo cable to the sensor. Connect

    other end of the piezo cable to Piezo powering unit at PZ1.

    Connect dynamometer supply cable, 3 pin(M), to Output VDC of dynamometer

    loading unit.

    Take out USB cable from NIUSB 6210 from Engine Panel and connect to Computer.

    The cable is short in length. A spare cable of extra length is also supplied.

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    Remove top cover on the rocker box of the engine. Fill lubrication oil (SAE20W40

    or equivalent) in the rocker box. About 3.5 lit oil is needed. To reach most of the

    oil to oil sump, it is necessary to wait for about 5 minutes, after filling the oil.

    Check the oil level by the dip stick provided in the crank case.

    Two fuel tanks are provided on the top portion of the engine panel. You may fill

    two different fuels, for testing the fuels. Fill Diesel in one of the fuel tanks or both

    tanks. Use Fuel funnel for filling. Put fuel caps on the fuel tanks.

    Open the Fuel cock at the outlet of the fuel tank in which Diesel is filled. Note the

    Fuel in the glass fuel pipe. Remove complete air from the fuel pipe between Engine

    panel and Engine setup.

    Air removal from fuel DP: Remove air bubbles from the fuel line connecting to

    Fuel DP transmitter. For removing the air loosen the Air vent on the fuel DP

    transmitter and allow some fuel to come out from it and then tighten it gently.

    Fill water in the manometer up to 0 mark level.

    Ensure that Jack bolts under dynamometer are lowered for free movement of the

    dynamometer body.

    Switch on electric supply of the panel box and ensure that Piezo powering unit,

    load indicator and voltmeter are ON.

    TDC adjustment:

    o Keep the Decompression lever on the rocker box in vertical position

    and rotate the flywheel slowly in clockwise direction (Viewed from

    dynamometer end) till the CA mark on the flywheel matches with the

    reference pointer provided on the engine body. This rotation

    movement should be unidirectional.

    Commissioning

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    o Check if the TDC light on the Piezo powering unit is lit. If not adjust the

    crank angle sensor as follows:

    o Loosen the four screws on the flange provided for clamping the

    crankangle sensor on the mounting bracket.

    o Ensure that crank angle sensor body is free to rotate about its axis.

    Rotate the sensor body slowly till the TDC light on the piezo powering

    unit glows. Ensure that the flywheel is adjusted for CA mark as

    explained above.

    o Clamp the four screws on the flange.

    By using multipoint selector switch on the engine panel confirm that all voltage

    values are properly displayed. Convert the voltage values in to respective

    temperature reading using parameter chart pasted on the panel. The values

    displayed should show around ambient temperatures.

    Confirm the load value on the load indicator is zero. Rotate the dynamometer body

    so that the nylon bush is pressing the load cell. Ensure that the load vlues on the

    load indicator are changing.

    Compression Ratio adjustment:

    o Slightly loosen 6 Allen bolts provided for clamping the tilting block.

    o Loosen the lock nut on the adjuster and rotate the adjuster so that the

    compression ratio is set to maximum. Refer the marking on the CR

    indicator.

    o Lock the adjuster by the lock nut.

    o Tighten all the 6 Allen bolts gently.

    o You may measure and note the centre distance between two pivot pins

    of the CR indicator. After changing the compression ratio the

    difference () can be used to know new CR.

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    Switch on the pump after providing electric supply to it and ensure water

    circulation through engine, calorimeter and dynamometer.

    Keep the Load knob on the dynamometer loading unit at minimum position.

    Engine starting:

    o Ensure that all foundation bolts, propeller shaft bolts and Allen bolts of

    tilting block (of VCR arrangement) are properly tightened.

    o Keep the Decompression lever (Decomp lever) in vertical position.

    Ensure that Engine stop lever is free and can be pulled towards engine

    cranking side for stopping the engine.

    o For first start after installation, loosen the fuel inlet pipe to the injector

    o Crank the engine slowly till fuel starts dribbling out from the loosened

    nut. Then tighten the nut.

    o Rotate the handle 5-6 rotations manually in clockwise direction (viewed

    from engine side) by right hand. When the flywheel has gathered

    sufficient momentum make the decompression lever horizontal by left

    hand while cranking the engine and keep on cranking for additional 2-3

    rotations.

    o The handle will release automatically and come out, however do not

    leave handle.

    o Repeat above steps if it does not start at first instance. Engine starting

    needs some practice. If engine does not start you may check valve

    setting as explained below.

    o To Stop the engine pull Engine stop lever.

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    Keep water circulation on, Set @ 300 lph and 100 lph flow rates for engine cooling

    and calorimeter respectively.

    Start the engine and allow it to run for 5 minutes in idling condition. Confirm that

    engine speed is displayed on Piezo powering unit.

    Rotate the knob on dynamometer loading unit and gradually load the engine.

    Ensure that the load on the load indicator gradually increases.

    Load the engine up to 12 kg allow it to run for 5 minutes.

    Ensure that voltages displayed for all 5 temperature sensors are logically correct.

    Stop the engine after releasing the load.

    Switch off the pump

    For software installation on the computer proceed to Software section

    Engine Valve setting:

    This peocedure to be followed only if engine does not start or pressure crankangle

    diagram shows some pressure values at the start of suction.)

    Open the cover on the rocker box. Rotate the flywheel slowly and observe the

    rocker movement. The cranking side rocker is for inlet air and flywheel side rocker

    is for exhaust air. The Engine fuel pump side end of each rocker is pushed up by

    the valve rods below. Due to this the front end (injector side end) goes down to

    open the respective valves (Inlet/exhaust). For alternate rotation of flywheel at

    TDC position, both rockers move simultaneously.

    Adjust the TDC mark marked as T on the flywheel with the pointer. (Note there

    are two marks one marked as CA and other as T. CA marking is to be used for

    crankangle sensor adjustment for PO diagram). Ensure that when we bring the

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    flywheel near these markings both rockers should move i.e. piston is at the start of

    new cycle.

    Refer the valve timing diagram on the engine panel. The Inlet valve should open

    4.5 degree before TDC and exhaust valve should close 4.5 deg after TDC. Make a

    marking of @ 16 mm (4.5 degree) on both sides of TDC mark.

    Rotate the flywheel in anticlockwise direction for 60 degrees and slowly rotate in

    clockwise direction up to the first mark before TDC (Here the inlet valve should

    open. Exhaust valve is already in open position i.e. rocker is in operated position).

    Adjust the Tappet clearance by using ring spanner no. 18 such that the clearance if

    any is removed and rocker just starts opening the inlet valve.

    Further rotate the flywheel in clockwise direction to next marking of 4.5 degrees

    after TDC. At this position the exhaust valve should fully close. Adjust the tappet

    clearance so that there is no clearance in exhaust rocker. (Note: The decomp lever

    should be in horizontal position)

    Ensure that inlet valve opens at 4.5 degree BTDC and exhaust valve closes 4.5

    degree ATDC.

    Programming of load indicator (PIC152N)

    If the load indicator shows error in load indication or if the program is disturbed

    inadvertently it may need reprogramming/recalibration. Follow following steps.

    Refer Load indicator documents in components manual and understand the

    programming steps and key operations.

    Wiring:

    o The output voltage 24 VDC is available at terminal 17-ve (Black wire)

    and 18 +ve (Red wire) is converted to 5 VDC and is connected load cell

    o From load cell white wire is connected to terminal no. 4 as +ve input

    mV and green wire at terminal no. 5 as -ve input mV.

    Calibration: If recalibration is needed fit the load cell on flat platform from bottom

    side. On top surface of the load cell fix a flat sheet for placing the which will hold

    the weights up to 50 kg. (Capacity of load cell)

    Programming of Level 0

    (To enter or exit program mode press both arrow key together for 3 seconds)

    1 Up Arrow :- Upward movement

    2 Down Arrow :- Downward movement

    3 Squre + Up arrow :- Increase value.

    4 Squre + Down Arrow :- Decrease value.

    Press both arrow keys together for 3 seconds. Indicator display shows "ID" and "0".

    Press Square + Up/ Down key so that the indicator will display "LUL, 0 "

    Press Up key select "INP"

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    Press Square + Up key together select "AU".

    Press Up key and set as follows

    A] RESL (Resolution)----------------------------------- 0.1

    B] FtC (Filter time constant)--------------------------1

    C] dSCL (Display value scalling point Low-------0.0

    D] ISCL (Input value scalling point Low)-----------1.10 (mV input from load cell when

    the load is 0 kg.)

    E] dSCH ( Display value scalling point high)-----50.0 (max range of load indicator)

    F] ISCH ( Input value scalling point High)------------32.00 to 38.00 ( mV input from

    load cell when the load is 50 kg.)

    G] RSCL (Reverse scalling)----------------------------- NO

    H] SPHL (Set point high Limit) ------------------------ 50

    I ] SPLL (Set point Low Limit ---------------------------0.0

    J] LOCY (Lck code) ---------------------------------------0

    K] rst (Reset) -------------------------------------------------No

    Programming of Level 3

    Press both arrow keys together for 3 seconds. Indicator displays ID" and "0".

    Press Square + Up/ Down key so that the indicator displays "LUL, 3 "

    Press Up key and set as follows

    L] MANL (Manual) ------------------------------ Off

    M] A - LO (Lower Limit) ------------------------0

    N] A - HI ( Upper Limit)------------------------- 50 (max.capacity off load cell)

    Precautions

    Use clean and filtered water; any suspended particle may clog the piping.

    Circulate dynamometer and engine cooling water for some time after shutting

    down the engine.

    Piezo Sensor Handling:

    o While engine is running ensure cooling water circulation for combustion

    pressure sensor / engine jacket.

    o Diaphragm of the sensor is delicate part. Avoid scratches or hammering.

    o A long sleeve is provided inside the hole drilled for piezo sensor. This sleeve

    is protecting the surface of the diaphragm. While removing the sensor, this

    sleeve may come out with the sensor and fall down or loose during handling.

    o Status of the sensor is indicated on the Piezo powering unit. Damages to the

    electronic parts of the sensor or loose connection are indicated as "open" or

    "Short" status on Piezo powering unit.

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    Computer requirement

    CPU: Pentium 300 GHz, RAM: Min. 512 MB, CD ROM drive, USB Port.

    OS: Windows XP + SP2.

    Monitor: Screen resolution 1280x1024.

    Refer separate instruction manual supplied with software CD

    Software

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    Note: 1 For component specific problems refer components manual

    2 For wiring problems refer drawing Wiring234.

    Problems Possible causes / remedies

    Engine does not start Insufficient fuel

    Air trapped in fuel line: Remove fuel. To remove air

    trapped in the fuel pipe connected to injector loosen

    the nut near the injector and crank the engine.

    Clogged injector: Remove injector and check the fuel

    injection spray while engine is manually cranked.

    Improper valve setting: The valve setting procedure

    is described below.

    Dynamometer does

    not load the engine

    Faulty/ loose wiring from dynamometer loading unit

    to dynamometer

    No DC voltage at the outlet of dynamometer loading

    unit. Check DLU for loose connection

    No free movement of dynamometer body due to

    raised jack bolts below dynamometer body

    Water inlet outlet hoses connecting dynamometer

    body below the dynamometer may be very hard.

    Faulty air flow Air hose leakage at connections between air box and

    engine.

    Faulty fuel flow Air trap in pressure signal line to fuel transmitter

    Improper closing of fuel cock.

    Software does not

    work

    Faulty or wrong USB port

    Virus in computer

    Loose connections, improper earthing

    Faulty indicated

    power

    TDC setting disturbed. Readjust TDC setting(refer

    commissioning).

    Check configuration data

    Faulty pressure crank

    angle diagram

    Improper earthing

    Adjust Plot reference for cylinder pressure in setup

    constants such that suction stroke pressure just

    matches the zero line.

    If peak pressure is just after TDC, TDC setting

    disturbed, readjust

    If peak pressure shifts randomly with respect to

    Troubleshooting

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    TDC, coupling of crank angle sensor may be loose

    Faulty speed

    indication

    Broken coupling of crank angle sensor

    Incorrect

    temperature

    indication

    Check the connection between thermocouple, RTD,

    transmitters, Digital voltmeter. Note that yellow

    cable of thermocouple is positive and red is

    negative.

    Open or damaged temperature sensor

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    Terminology

    Engine Cylinder diameter (bore) (D): The nominal inner diameter of the

    working cylinder.

    Piston area (A): The area of a circle of diameter equal to engine

    cylinder diameter (bore). 24/ DA

    Engine Stroke length (L): The nominal distance through which a working

    piston moves between two successive reversals of its direction of motion.

    Dead center: The position of the working piston and the moving parts, which

    are mechanically connected to it at the moment when the direction of the piston

    motion is reversed (at either end point of the stroke).

    Bottom dead center (BDC): Dead center when the piston is nearest to

    the crankshaft. Sometimes it is also called outer dead center (ODC).

    Top dead center (TDC): Dead center when the position is farthest from the

    crankshaft. Sometimes it is also called inner dead center (IDC).

    Swept volume (VS): The nominal volume generated by the working piston

    when travelling from one dead center to next one, calculated as the product of

    piston area and stroke. The capacity described by engine manufacturers in cc

    is the swept volume of the engine. LDLAVs24/

    Clearance volume (VC): The nominal volume of the space on the combustion side

    of the piston at top dead center.

    Cylinder volume: The sum of swept volume and clearance volume. cs VVV

    Compression ratio (CR): The numerical value of the cylinder volume divided

    by the numerical value of clearance volume. cVVCR /

    Theory

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    Bore D

    Crankshaft

    Crankcase

    Crank

    Crank pin

    Connecting rod

    Cylinder

    Bottom dead center B.D.C.

    Piston

    Gudgeon or wrist pin

    Top dead center T.D.C.

    Intake or suction manifold

    Suction valve

    Exhaust manifold

    Exhaust valve

    Cylinder head

    Stroke volume.Vs

    Clearance volume.Vc

    Cylinder volumeV

    Important positions and volumes in reciprocating engine

    Four stroke cycle engine

    In four-stroke cycle engine, the cycle of operation is completed in four strokes of the

    piston or two revolutions of the crankshaft. Each stroke consists of 1800 of crankshaft

    rotation and hence a cycle consists of 7200 of crankshaft rotation. The series of

    operation of an ideal four-stroke engine are as follows:

    1. Suction or Induction stroke: The inlet valve is open, and the piston travels

    down the cylinder, drawing in a charge of air. In the case of a spark ignition

    engine the fuel is usually pre-mixed with the air.

    2. Compression stroke: Both valves are closed, and the piston travels up the

    cylinder. As the piston approaches top dead centre (TDC), ignition occurs. In the

    case of compression ignition engines, the fuel is injected towards the end of

    compression stroke.

    3. Expansion or Power or Working stroke: Combustion propagates throughout

    the charge, raising the pressure and temperature, and forcing the piston down. At

    the end of the power stroke the exhaust valve opens, and the irreversible

    expansion of the exhaust gases is termed blow-down.

    4. Exhaust stroke: The exhaust valve remains open, and as the piston travels up

    the cylinder the remaining gases are expelled. At the end of the exhaust stroke,

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    when the exhaust valve closes some exhaust gas residuals will be left; these will

    dilute the next charge.

    Two stroke cycle engine

    In two stroke engines the cycle is completed in two strokes of piston i.e. one

    revolution of the crankshaft as against two revolutions of four stroke cycle engine.

    The two-stroke cycle eliminates the separate induction and exhaust strokes.

    1. Compression stroke: The piston travels up the cylinder, so compressing the

    trapped charge. If the fuel is not pre-mixed, the fuel is injected towards the end

    of the compression stroke; ignition should again occur before TDC.

    Simultaneously under side of the piston is drawing in a charge through a spring-

    loaded non-return inlet valve.

    2. Power stroke: The burning mixture raises the temperature and pressure in the

    cylinder, and forces the piston down. The downward motion of the piston also

    compresses the charge in the crankcase. As the piston approaches the end of its

    stroke the exhaust port is uncovered and blowdown occurs. When the piston is at

    BDC the transfer port is also uncovered, and the compressed charge in the

    crankcase expands into the cylinder. Some of the remaining exhaust gases are

    displaced by the fresh charge; because of the flow mechanism this is called loop

    scavenging'. As the piston travels up the cylinder, the piston closes the first

    transfer port, and then the exhaust port is closed.

    Performance of I.C.Engines

    Indicated thermal efficiency (t): Indicated thermal efficiency is the ratio of

    energy in the indicated power to the fuel energy.

    FuelEnergyowerIndicatedPt /

    100)/()/(

    3600)((%)

    KgKJalueCalorificVHrKgFuelFlow

    KWowerIndicatedPt

    Brake thermal efficiency (bth): A measure of overall efficiency of the engine

    is given by the brake thermal efficiency. Brake thermal efficiency is the ratio of

    energy in the brake power to the fuel energy.

    FuelEnergyBrakePowerbth /

    100)/()/(

    3600)((%)

    KgKJalueCalorificVHrKgFuelFlow

    KWBrakePowerbth

    Mechanical efficiency (m): Mechanical efficiency is the ratio of brake horse power

    (delivered power) to the indicated horsepower (power provided to the piston).

    owerIndicatedPBrakePowerm /

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    and Frictional power = Indicated power Brake power

    Following figure gives diagrammatic representation of various efficiencies,

    Indicated thermal efficiency = B/A

    Brake thermal efficiency = C/A

    Mechanical efficiency = C/B

    Volumetric efficiency (v): The engine output is limited by the maximum

    amount of air that can be taken in during the suction stroke, because only a

    certain amount of fuel can be burned effectively with a given quantity of air.

    Volumetric efficiency is an indication of the breathing ability of the engine and

    is defined as the ratio of the air actually induced at ambient conditions to the

    swept volume of the engine. In practice the engine does not induce a complete

    cylinder full of air on each stroke, and it is convenient to define volumetric

    efficiency as:

    Mass of air consumed

    v (%) = --------------------------------------------------------------------------

    mass of flow of air to fill swept volume at atmospheric conditions

    10060)/(/)()(4/

    )/((%)

    332

    mKgAirDenNoofCylnRPMNmLD

    HrKgAirFlowv

    Where n= 1 for 2 stroke engine and n= 2 for 4 stroke engine.

    Air flow:

    For air consumption measurement air box with orifice is used.

    Energy lost in exhaust, coolant, and radiation

    Energy lost in friction, pumping etc.

    Energy

    in fuel

    (A)

    IP

    (B)

    BP

    (C)

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    3600/24/)/( 2 dendendenwaterd AAWhgDCHrKgAitFlow

    Where Cd = Coefficient of discharge of orifice

    D = Orifice diameter in m

    g = Acceleration due to gravity (m/s2) = 9.81 m/s2

    h = Differential head across orifice (m of water)

    Wden = Water density (kg/m3) =@1000 kg/m3

    Wair = Air density at working condition (kg/m3) = p/RT

    Where

    p= Atmospheric pressure in kgf/m2 (1 Standard atm. = 1.0332X104 kgf/m2)

    R= Gas constant = 29.27 kgf.m/kg0k

    T= Atmospheric temperature in 0k

    Specific fuel consumption (SFC): Brake specific fuel consumption and indicated

    specific fuel consumption, abbreviated BSFC and ISFC, are the fuel consumptions

    on the basis of Brake power and Indicated power respectively.

    Fuel-air (F/A) or air-fuel (A/F) ratio: The relative proportions of the fuel and air

    in the engine are very important from standpoint of combustion and efficiency of

    the engine. This is expressed either as the ratio of the mass of the fuel to that of

    the air or vice versa.

    Calorific value or Heating value or Heat of combustion: It is the energy

    released per unit quantity of the fuel, when the combustible is burned and the

    products of combustion are cooled back to the initial temperature of combustible

    mixture. The heating value so obtained is called the higher or gross calorific value

    of the fuel. The lower or net calorific value is the heat released when water in the

    products of combustion is not condensed and remains in the vapour form.

    Power and Mechanical efficiency: Power is defined as rate of doing work and

    equal to the product of force and linear velocity or the product of torque and

    angular velocity. Thus, the measurement of power involves the measurement of

    force (or torque) as well as speed.

    The power developed by an engine at the output shaft is called brake power and

    is given by

    Power = NT/60,000 in kW

    where T= torque in Nm = WR

    W = 9.81 * Net mass applied in kg. R= Radius in m

    N is speed in RPM

    Mean effective pressure and torque: Mean effective pressure is defined as a

    hypothetical pressure, which is thought to be acting on the piston throughout the

    power stroke.

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    Power in kW = (Pm LAN/n 100)/60 in bar

    where Pm = mean effective pressure

    L = length of the stroke in m

    A = area of the piston in m2

    N = Rotational speed of engine RPM

    n= number of revolutions required to complete one engine cycle

    n= 1 (for two stroke engine)

    n= 2 (for four stroke engine)

    Thus we can see that for a given engine the power output can be measured in

    terms of mean effective pressure. If the mean effective pressure is based on

    brake power it is called brake mean effective pressure (BMEP) and if based on

    indicated power it is called indicated mean effective pressure (IMEP).

    100)/(

    60)()(

    NoOfCylnNAL

    KWBrakePowerbarBMEP

    100)/(

    60)()(

    NoOfCylnNAL

    KWowerIndicatedPbarIMEP

    Similarly, the friction means effective pressure (FMEP) can be defined as

    FMEP= IMEP BMEP

    Basic measurements

    The basic measurements, which usually should be undertaken to evaluate the

    performance of an engine on almost all tests, are the following:

    1 Measurement of speed

    Following different speed measuring devices are used for speed measurement.

    1 Photoelectric/Inductive proximity pickup with speed indicator

    2 Rotary encoder

    2 Measurement of fuel consumption

    I) Volumetric method: The fuel consumed by an engine is measured by

    determining the volume flow of the fuel in a given time interval and multiplying it by

    the specific gravity of fuel. Generally a glass burette having graduations in ml is used

    for volume flow measurement. Time taken by the engine to consume this volume is

    measured by stopwatch.

    II) Gravimetric method: In this method the time to consume a given weight of the

    fuel is measured. Differential pressure transmitters working on hydrostatic head

    principles can used for fuel consumption measurement.

    3 Measurement of air consumption

    Air box method: In IC engines, as the air flow is pulsating, for satisfactory

    measurement of air consumption an air box of suitable volume is fitted with orifice.

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    The air box is used for damping out the pulsations. The differential pressure across

    the orifice is measured by manometer and pressure transmitter.

    4 Measurement of brake power

    Measurement of BP involves determination of the torque and angular speed of the

    engine output shaft. This torque-measuring device is called a dynamometer.

    The dynamometers used are of following types:

    I) Rope brake dynamometer: It consists of a number of turns of rope wound

    around the rotating drum attached to the output shaft. One side of the rope is

    connected to a spring balance and the other to a loading device. The power is

    absorbed in friction between the rope and the drum. The drum therefore requires

    cooling.

    Brake power = DN (W-S)/60,000 in kW

    where D is the brake drum diameter, W is the weight and S is the spring scale

    reading.

    II) Hydraulic dynamometer: Hydraulic dynamometer works on the principal of

    dissipating the power in fluid friction. It consists of an inner rotating member or

    impeller coupled to output shaft of the engine. This impeller rotates in a casing, due

    to the centrifugal force developed, tends to revolve with impeller, but is resisted by

    torque arm supporting the balance weight. The frictional forces between the impeller

    and the fluid are measured by the spring-balance fitted on the casing. Heat

    developed due to dissipation of power is carried away by a continuous supply of the

    working fluid usually water. The output (power absorbed) can be controlled by

    varying the quantity of water circulating in the vortex of the rotor and stator

    elements. This is achieved by a moving sluice gate in the dynamometer casing.

    III) Eddy current dynamometer: It consists of a stator on which are fitted a

    number of electromagnets and a rotor disc and coupled to the output shaft of the

    engine. When rotor rotates eddy currents are produced in the stator due to magnetic

    flux set up by the passage of field current in the electromagnets. These eddy

    currents oppose the rotor motion, thus loading the engine. These eddy currents are

    dissipated in producing heat so that this type of dynamometer needs cooling

    arrangement. A moment arm measures the torque. Regulating the current in

    electromagnets controls the load.

    Note: While using with variable speed engines sometimes in certain speed zone the

    dynamometer operating line are nearly parallel with engine operating lines which

    result in poor stability.

    5 Measurement of indicated power

    There are two methods of finding the IHP of an engine.

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    I) Indicator diagram: A dynamic pressure sensor (piezo sensor) is fitted in the

    cylinder head to sense combustion pressure. A rotary encoder is fitted on the engine

    shaft for crank angle signal. Both signals are simultaneously scanned by an engine

    indicator (electronic unit) and communicated to computer. The software in the

    computer draws pressure crank-angle and pressure volume plots and computes

    indicated power of the engine.

    Conversion of pressure crank-angle plot to pressure volume plot:

    The figure shows crank-slider mechanism. The piston pin position is given by

    coscos lrx

    From figure sinsin lr and recalling 2sin1cos

    2

    2sin1cos lrrlrx

    The binomial theorem can be used to expand the square root term:

    ...sin)/(81sin)/(2

    11/cos 4422 lrlrrlrx .1

    The powers of sin can be expressed as equivalent multiple angles:

    2cos2/12/1sin2

    4cos8/12cos2/18/3sin 4 .2

    Substituting the results from equation 2 in to equation 1 gives

    ...4cos8/12cos2/18/3)/(812cos2/12/1)/(2

    11/cos 42 lrlrrlrx

    The geometry of the engine is such that 2/ lr is invariably less than 0.1, in which

    case it is acceptable to neglect the 4/ lr terms, as inspection of above equation

    shows that these terms will be at least an order of magnitude smaller than 2/ lr

    terms.

    The approximate position of piston pin end is thus:

    2cos2/12/1)/(2

    11/cos 2 lrrlrx

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    Where r =crankshaft throw and l = connecting rod length.

    Calculate x using above equation; then )( xrl shall give distance traversed by

    piston from its top most position at any angle

    II) Morse test: It is applicable to multi-cylinder engines. The engine is run at

    desired speed and output is noted. Then combustion in one of the cylinders is

    stopped by short circuiting spark plug or by cutting off the fuel supply. Under this

    condition other cylinders motor this cylinder. The output is measured after

    adjusting load on the engine to keep speed constant at original value. The difference

    in output is measure of the indicated power of cut-out cylinder. Thus for each

    cylinder indicated power is obtained to find out total indicated power.

    VCR Engines

    The standard available engines (with fixed compression ratio) can be modified by

    providing additional variable combustion space. There are different arrangements by

    which this can be achieved. Tilting cylinder block method is one of the arrangements

    where the compression ratio can be changed without change is combustion

    geometry. With this method the compression ratio can be changed within designed

    range without stopping the engine.

    Calculations

    Brake power (kw):

    100060

    2

    x

    NTBP

    60000

    )(2 WxRN

    60000

    )81.9(785.0 xArmlengthWxxRPMx

    6075x

    TxNBHP

    Brake mean effective pressure (bar):

    100)/(4/

    602 xNoOfCylxnNxLxxD

    BPxBMEP

    n = 2 for 4 stroke

    n = 1 for 2 stroke

    Indicated power (kw) :From PV diagram

    X scale (volume) 1cm = ..m3

    Y scale (pressure) 1cm = ..bar

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    Area of PV diagram = ..cm2

    100000)(// orYscalefactorXscalefactagramAreaofPVdiNmcylcycleworkdone

    100060

    )/(//

    NoOfCylnNcylcycleworkdoneIP

    Indicated mean effective pressure (bar):

    100)/(4/

    602 xNoOfCylxnNxLxxD

    IPxIMEP

    Frictional power (kw):

    BPIPFP

    BHPIHPFHP

    FHPIHPBHP

    Brake specific fuel consumption (Kg/kwh):

    BP

    hrkgFuelflowInBSFC

    /

    Brake Thermal Efficiency (%):

    CalValhrKgFuelFlowIn

    BPBThEff

    /

    1003600

    FuelHP

    BHPOR

    MechEffIThEffBThEff

    100

    Indicated Thermal Efficiency (%):

    CalValhrKgFuelFlowIn

    IPIThEff

    /

    1003600

    MechEff

    BThEffIThEff

    100

    Mechanical Efficiency (%):

    IP

    BPMechEff

    100

    Air flow (Kg/hr):

    AdenAdenWdenghdCdAirFlow 3600)/(24/ 2

    Volumetric Efficiency (%):

    lAirFlowTheoretica

    AirFlowVolEff

    100

    AdenNoOfCylnNStrokeD

    AirFlow

    60)/(4/

    1002

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    Air fuel ratio:

    FuelFlow

    AirFlowFA /

    Heat Balance (KJ/h):

    a) CalValFuelFlowedbyFuelHeatSuppli

    b) 3600 BPulWorklentToUsefHeatEquiva

    edByFuelHeatSuppli

    ulWorklentToUsefHeatEquivaulWorkInlentToUsefHeatEquiva

    100%

    C) )12(3 TTWCFateretCoolingWHeatInJack P

    edByFuelHeatSuppli

    ateretCoolingWHeatInJackaterInetCoolingWHeatInJack

    100%

    d) Heat in Exhaust (Calculate CPex value):

    kKgKJTTFF

    TTWCFexC PP

    0/..)65()21(

    )34(4

    Where,

    Cpex Specific heat of exhaust gas kJ/kg0K

    Cpw Specific heat of water kJ/kg0K

    F1 Fuel consumption kg/hr

    F2 Air consumption kg/hr

    F4 Calorimeter water flow kg/hr

    T3 Calorimeter water inlet temperature 0K

    T4 Calorimeter water outlet temperature 0K

    T5 Exhaust gas to calorimeter inlet temp. 0K

    T6 Exhaust gas from calorimeter outlet temp. 0K

    )5()21()/( TambTexCFFhKJustHeatInExha P

    edByFuelHeatSuppli

    ustHeatInExhaustHeatInExha

    100%

    e) Heat to radiation and unaccounted (%)

    (%)}(%)

    (%){(%)100(

    ustHeatToExhaateretCoolingWHeatInJack

    ulWorklentToUsefHeatEquivaedByFuelHeatSuppli

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    1 Study of VCR engine performance (Computerized mode)

    Object

    To study the performance of 1 cylinder, 4 stroke, Diesel engine connected to eddy

    current dynamometer in computerized mode.

    Adjustment of the compression ratio

    Slightly loosen the 6 nos. vertical Allen (socket headed) bolts provided on

    both sides of the tilting cylinder block.

    Loosen the lock nut of the Adjuster and rotate the Adjuster by using spanner

    for tilting the cylinder block.

    Adjust the desired compression ratio by referring the scale provided on the CR

    indicator (near the Adjuster)

    Tighten the lock nut of the Adjuster.

    Gently tighten the vertical Allen bolts (6 nos.).

    Procedure

    Ensure that all the nut bolts of engine, dynamometer, propller shaft, base

    frame are properly tightened.

    Ensure that sufficient lubrication oil is present in the engine sump tank. This

    can be checked by marking on the level stick

    Ensure sufficient fuel in fuel tank. Remove air in fuel line, if any.

    Switch on electric supply and ensure that PPU (Piezo powering unit), DLU

    (Dynamometer loading unit), Load indicator and Voltmeter are switched on.

    Start Computer and open "EngineSoftLV" (Double click "EngineSoftLV" icon on

    the desktop) Select "Engine Model" open "Configure" in View. Check

    configuration values & system constants with the values displayed on engine

    setup panel. "Apply" the changes, if any. Click on "PO- PV Graphs" tab.

    Start water pump. Adjust the flow rate of "Rotameter (Engine)" to 250-350

    LPH and "Rotameter (Calorimeter)" to 75-100 LPH by manipulating respective

    globe valves provided at the rotameter inlet. Ensure that water is flowing

    through dynamometer at a pressure of @ 0.5 to 1 Kg/cm2.

    Keep the DLU knob at minimum position.

    Change the Fuel cock position from "Measuring" to "Tank"

    Start the engine by hand cranking and allow it to run at idling condition for 4-

    5 minutes.

    Click on "Scan Start" on the monitor

    Experiments

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    Ensure that Speed, Temperatures and Manometer reading are correctly

    displayed on the PC. These readings should tally with those displayed on the

    engine panel.

    Increase the load on the engine by rotating knob on the DLU and confirm the

    load reading on the indicator and computer are same.

    Adjust DLU knob and to set 0.5 kg load on Load Indicator. Wait for 3 mins.,

    ensure that load is constant during this period. Change the Fuel cock position

    from "Tank" to "Measuring". Click "Log on" on. The fuel metering is ON for

    next 60 seconds. During first 30 seconds enter engine water flow, calorimeter

    jacket cooling water flow in LPH (and compression ratio for VCR engine). Click

    OK after recording fuel reading. Enter the file name under which the records

    to be stored. The first reading data is now saved. Change the Fuel cock

    position from "Measuring" to "Tank".

    Adjust DLU knob and to set 3 kg load on Load Indicator. Wait for 3 mins.,

    ensure that load is constant during this period. Change the Fuel cock position

    from "Tank" to "Measuring". Click "Log on" on. The fuel metering is ON for

    next 60 seconds. During first 30 seconds enter engine water flow, calorimeter

    jacket cooling water flow in LPH (and compression ratio for VCR engine). Click

    OK after recording fuel reading. The second reading data is now saved.

    Change the Fuel cock position from "Measuring" to "Tank".

    Repeat above step for various loads e.g. 6, 9,12,15,18 kg. (For VCR engine do

    not exceed 12 Kg load.)

    After finishing all the readings remove the load on the engine by DLU, Click

    "Scan Stop" on PC.

    Stop the engine by pressing engine stop lever. Allow the water to circulate for

    about 5 minutes for engine cooling and then Stop the pump.

    Click "File Open" on PC, Select the File under which the readings are stored

    and click "OK". On all the screens the first reading (of 0.5kg) is shown. To

    view next readings click "Next Data".

    The results are displayed on all the three screens. For printing the results click

    "Print" and select appropriate option.

    Click "File Close" after printing & checking. Click "Exit" and then Shut Down

    the computer.

    EnginesoftLV Configuration data

    Setup constants (Default values)

    1 Pulses per revolution: 360

    2 No. of cycles: 10

    3 Fuel pipe diameter (mm):12.40

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    4 Fuel measuring interval (sec):60

    5 Fuel display bias: As reqd.

    6 Orifice diameter (mm): 20

    7 Dynamometer arm length (mm):185

    8 Speed scanning interval (ms): 2000

    9 Plot reference for cylinder pressure: as reqd

    10 Plot reference for Diesel pressure: as reqd

    Theoretical constants

    1 Use default values: Yes

    2 Fuel density (kg/m^3): 830

    3 Calorific value of fuel (KJ/Kg): 42000

    4 Orifice coef of discharge: 0.60

    5 Sp heat of exhaust gas (Kj/Kj.K): 1.00

    6 Max. sp. heat. Of Exhaust Gas (KJ/Kg.k): 1.25

    7 Min sp. heat of exhaust gas (KJ/Kg.k): 1.00

    8 Sp heat of water (KJ/Kg.K): 4.186

    9 Air density Kg/m^3): As displayed

    10 Ambient temperature (Deg C): Ambient temperature.

    Graph X axis

    Load (Kg) 0 to 20 kg

    Plot details

    Diesel plot : Yes or No

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    2 Study of VCR engine performance (Manual mode)

    Object

    To study the performance of 1 cylinder, 4 stroke, Diesel engine connected to eddy

    current dynamometer in manual mode

    Adjustment of the compression ratio

    Refer Expt no. 1 and adjust VCR for desired compression ratio.

    Procedure

    Ensure cooling water circulation for eddy current dynamometer and piezo

    sensor, engine and calorimeter.

    Start the set up and run the engine at no load for 4-5 minutes.

    Gradually increase the load on the engine by rotating dynamometer loading

    unit.

    Wait for steady state (for @ 3 minutes) and collect the reading as per

    Observations provided in Cal234 worksheet in Engine.xls.

    Gradually decrease the load.

    Fill up the observations in Cal234 worksheet to get the results and

    performance plots.

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    3 Study of Pressure volume plot and indicated power

    Object

    To draw pressurecrank angle plot, pressure volume plot and calculate indicated

    power of the engine.

    Procedure

    Run the engine set up at any load and store the observation in a data file or

    use previously stored data file in EnginesoftLV for indicated power

    calculation.

    Export the data file in ms excel worksheet. The pressure crank angle and

    volume data is available in excel.

    Refer IP_cal worksheet in Engine.xls. The sample worksheet shows

    pressure crank angle plot, pressure volume plot and indicated power

    calculation. The worksheet is for single cylinder four stroke engine with 180

    observations per revolution.

    Copy the pressure readings from exported data file in to the IP

    _cal worksheet at the respective crank angle.

    Observe the Pressure crank angle diagram, pressure volume diagram and

    indicated power value. (The calculations are explained in theory part).

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    4 Maximum power test at different compression ratio

    Object

    To study the maximum power generated by VCR engine at various compression

    ratios.

    Adjustment of the compression ratio

    Adjust the compression ratio as explained in experiment no.1

    Performance test

    Ensure cooling water circulation for eddy current dynamometer and engine

    and calorimeter.

    Start the set up and run the engine at no load for 4-5 minutes.

    Gradually increase the load on the engine by rotating knob on dynamometer

    loading unit till the engine is fully loaded. (As load is increased further the

    speed drops significantly.)

    Note the reading as per Observations provided in Cal234 worksheet in

    Engine.xls.

    Gradually decrease the load.

    Change the compression ratio for next observation and repeat above steps.

    Fill up the observations in Cal234 worksheet to get the results and

    performance plots.

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    5 BSFC and brake thermal efficiency test at different CR

    Object

    To study the BSFC and brake thermal efficiency of VCR engine at various

    compression ratios.

    Adjustment of the compression ratio

    Adjust the compression ratio as explained in experiment no.1

    Performance test

    Ensure cooling water circulation for eddy current dynamometer and engine

    and calorimeter.

    Start the set up and run the engine at no load for 4-5 minutes.

    Gradually increase the load on the engine by rotating knob on dynamometer

    loading unit to @80% of load (Refer experiment 3 for full load observed at

    the set compression ratio).

    Note the reading as per Observations provided in Cal234 worksheet in

    Engine.xls.

    Gradually decrease the load.

    Change the compression ratio for next observation and repeat above steps.

    Fill up the observations in Cal234 worksheet to get the results and performance

    plots.

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    6 Study of valve timing diagram

    Object

    To study valve timing diagram

    Procedure

    Switch off the electric supply of the panel box

    Open the cover on the engine head to see the rocker arms.

    Lift up the decompression lever.

    Note the TDC mark provided on the flywheel. (Also refer the valve timing

    diagram).

    Slowly rotate the flywheel in clockwise direction looking from dynamometer side.

    Identify inlet valve and exhaust valve rocker arms

    Observe the movement of rocker arms and understand the valve opening and

    closing.

    To observe fuel injection it is necessary to remove fuel injector.

    TDC

    BDC

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    pre

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    ansio

    n

    Indu

    ctio

    n

    2 4

    1 53

    1 Inlet valve opensbefore TDC : 4.52 Inlet valve closes after BDC : 35.53 Fuel injection starts before TDC : 23

    4 Exhaust valve opens before BDC : 35.5

    5 Exhaust valve closes after TDC : 4.5

    0

    0

    0

    0

    0

    Valve Timing DiagramEngine Kirloskar (TV1) 1Cylinder, 4Stroke, Diesel

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    Components Details

    Engine Make Kirloskar, Type 1 cylinder, 4 stroke Diesel,

    water cooled, Model TV1, stroke 110 mm, bore 87.5

    mm. 661 cc, CR 17.5, Modified to VCR engine CR

    range 12 to 18

    Dynamometer Make Saj test plant Pvt. Ltd., Model AG10, Type

    Eddy current

    Dynamometer Loading

    unit

    Make Apex, Model AX-155. Type constant speed,

    Supply 230V AC.

    Propeller shaft Make Hindustan Hardy Spicer, Model 1260, Type A

    Manometer Make Apex, Model MX-104, Range 100-0-100 mm,

    Type U tube, Conn. 1/4`` BSP hose back side,

    Mounting panel

    Fuel measuring unit Make Apex, Glass, Model:FF0.012

    Piezo sensor Make PCB Piezotronics, Model HSM111A22, Range

    5000 psi, Diaphragm stainless steel type & hermetic

    sealed

    White coaxial teflon

    cable

    Make PCB piezotronics, Model 002C20, Length 20 ft,

    Connections one end BNC plug and other end 10-32

    micro

    Crank angle sensor Make Kubler-Germany Model 8.3700.1321.0360 Dia:

    37mm Shaft Size: Size 6mmxLength 12.5mm,

    Supply Voltage 5-30V DC, Output Push Pull

    (AA,BB,OO), PPR: 360, Outlet cable type axial with

    flange 37 mm to 58 mm

    Data acquisition device NI USB-6210 Bus Powered M Series,

    Piezo powering unit Make-Cuadra, Model AX-409.

    Temperature sensor Make Radix Type K, Ungrounded, Sheath

    Dia.6mmX110mmL, SS316, Connection 1/4"BSP (M)

    adjustable compression fitting

    Temperature sensor Make Radix, Type Pt100, Sheath Dia.6mmX110mmL,

    SS316, Connection 1/4"BSP(M) adjustable

    compression fitting

    Temperature transmitter Make Wika, model T19.10.3K0-4NK-Z, Input

    Thermocouple (type K), output 4-20mA, supply

    Components used

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    24VDC, Calibration: 0-1200deg.C.

    Temperature transmitter Make Wika, Model T19.10.1PO-1 Input RTD(Pt100),

    output 4-20mA, supply 24VDC, Calibration: 0-100C

    Load sensor Make Sensotronics Sanmar Ltd., Model 60001,Type

    S beam, Universal, Capacity 0-50 kg

    Load indicator Make Selectron, model PIC 152B2, 85 to 270VAC,

    retransmission output 4-20 mA

    Power supply Make Meanwell, model S-15-24, O/P 24 V, 0.7 A

    Digital voltmeter Make Meco, 3.1/2 digit LED display, range 0-20

    VDC, supply 230VAC, model SMP35

    Fuel flow transmitter Make Yokogawa, Model EJA110-EMS-5A-92NN,

    Calibration range 0-500 mm H2O, Output linear

    Air flow transmitter Range (-) 250 mm WC

    Rotameter Make Eureka Model PG 5, Range 25-250 lph,

    Connection BSP vertical, screwed, Packing

    neoprene

    Rotameter Make Eureka Model PG 6, Range 40-400 lph,

    Connection BSP vertical, screwed, Packing

    neoprene

    Pump Make Kirloskar, Model Mini 18SM, HP 0.5, Size 1 x

    1, Single ph 230 V AC

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    Rotameter (PG series)

    Rotameter works on the principle of variable area. Float is

    free to move up & down in a tapered measuring glass tube.

    Upward flow causes the float to take up a position in which

    the buoyancy forces and the weight are balanced. The

    vertical position of the float as indicated by scale is a

    measurement of the instantaneous flow rate.

    Technical specifications

    Model PG-1 to 21

    Make Eureka

    Flow Rate Max. 100 to 40000 Lph

    Packing/Gaskets Neoprene

    Measuring tube Borosilicate glass

    Float 316SS

    Cover Glass

    Accuracy +/-2% full flow

    Range ability 10:1

    Scale length 175-200mm.

    Max. Temp. 2000C

    Connection Flanged and Threaded, Vertical

    Principle of operation

    The rotameter valves must be opened slowly and carefully to adjust the desired flow

    rate. A sudden jumping of the float, which may cause damage to the measuring tube,

    must be avoided.

    Edge

    Fig.1

    The upper edge of the float as shown in fig. 1 indicates the rate of flow. For

    alignment a line marked R.P. is provided on the scale which should coincide with the

    red line provided on measuring tube at the bottom.

    Components manuals

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    Maintenance

    When the measuring tube and float become dirty it is necessary to remove the tube

    and clean it with a soft brush, trichloroethylene or compressed air.

    Dismantling of the measuring tube

    Shut off the flow.

    Remove the front and rear covers.

    Unscrew the gland adjusting screws, and push the gland upwards incase of bottom

    gland and downwards incase of top gland. Then remove the glass by turning it to

    and fro. Care should be taken, not to drop down the glands. Float or float

    retainers. The indicating edge of the float should not be damaged.

    Fitting of the measuring tube

    Normally the old gland packing is replaced by new ones while fitting back the

    measuring tube.

    Put the glands first in their position and then put the packing on the tube.

    Insert the tube in its place.

    Push the glands downwards and upwards respectively and fix them with the gland

    adjusting screws.

    Tighten the gland adjusting screws evenly till the gap between the gland and the

    bottom plate is approximately 1mm. In case, after putting the loflometer into

    operation, still there is leakage, then tighten the gland adjusting screw till the

    leakage stops.

    Fix the scale, considering the remark given in the test report.

    Fix the front and rear covers.

    Troubleshooting

    Problem Check

    Leakage on glands Replace gland packing

    Showing high/low flow rate than

    expected

    Consult manufacturers

    Showing correct reading initially but

    starts showing high reading after

    few days

    Replace float

    Incase of gases, check also leakage

    Showing correct reading initially but

    starts showing high reading after

    some months.

    Clean the rotameter by suitable solvent or

    soft brush

    Fluctuation of float Maintain operating pressure as mentioned

    in test report.

    Frequent breakage of glass tube Use loflometer to accommodate correct

    flow rate.

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    Maintain operating pressure below

    pressure rating of the tube.

    Check piping layout.

    Manufacturers address

    Eureka Industrial Equipments Pvt. Ltd.

    17/20, Royal Chambers,

    Paud Road, Pune 411 038.

    Email: [email protected]

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    Pump (Self priming)

    The centrifugal pumps designed for pumping water and many similar applications.

    The pump & the motor are designed for continuous operations.

    Technical specifications

    Model MINI-18SM

    Make Kirloskar

    Supply 230 VAC, Single phase

    Total Head Max. 6-18 meter

    Discharge 1650-720 Lph

    Connection 20 x 20mm

    Water seal Mechanical

    Pump Unit CI.

    Power Rating 0.18Kw/0.25hp

    Type of Motor Capacitor starts and run

    Insulation B class

    Rating Continuous

    Impeller H.T. Brass

    Delivery casing Cast Iron

    Motor Body Cast Iron

    Shaft Carbon steel

    Priming

    The pump is of self priming model. It is only essential to fill about 300ml. of water

    into the casing once during installation and shut the filler cap tightly. After switching

    the pump on, during the first operation it will have to remove the air in the suction

    pipe and will take min. 2 minutes before the water begins to flow. During consecutive

    operations you will get water immediately on switching the pump.

    Troubleshooting

    Problem Check

    Motor does not rotate Check power supply.

    Remove fan cover and check free rotation of fan

    along with shaft.(By hand)

    Check supply voltage.

    Replace condenser.

    Capacity decreases after

    the pump is running

    satisfactorily.

    The inlet of suction pipe should be at least 2 below

    the water level.

    Clean the pipe.

    Reduce the total head.

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    Check the pipe for leakage and correct it.

    Change to the recommended size.

    Pump over loaded. (Takes

    more amps or fuse goes off)

    Select suitable monoblock pump.

    Reduce the total head.

    Leaking mechanical seal. Lap the running faces or change seal.

    Pump gets jammed Remove fan cover and rotate fan by hand.

    Pump should run for a few minutes at least once in

    two days.

    Pump does not lift water Fill water till it flows continuously in air cock.

    Check pipe for leakages. Use Teflon tape for joints.

    Clean pipes and reduce the bends.

    Change or re-fit the seal.

    Tighten the air cock head: if damaged replace it.

    Manufacturers address

    Kirloskar Brothers Ltd.,

    Ujjain Road, Opp. Railway Station,

    Dewas 455 001.

    E-mail: [email protected]

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    Engine

    Technical specifications

    Model TV1

    Make Kirloskar Oil Engines

    Type Four stroke, Water

    cooled, Diesel

    No. of cylinder One

    Bore 87.5 mm

    Stroke 110 mm

    Combustion principle Compression ignition

    Cubic capacity 0.661 liters

    Compression ratio 3 port 17.5:1

    Peak pressure 77.5 kg/cm2

    Direction of rotation Clockwise (Looking

    from flywheel end side)

    Max. speed 2000 rpm

    Min. idle speed 750 rpm

    Min. operating speed 1200 rpm

    Fuel timing for std. engine 230 BTDC

    Valve timing

    Inlet opens BTDC 4.50

    Inlet closes ABDC 35.50

    Exhaust opens BBDC 35.50

    Exhaust closes ATDC 4.50

    Valve clearance Inlet 0.18 mm

    Valve clearance Exhaust 0.20 mm

    Bumping clearance 0.046 0.052

    Lubricating system Forced feed system

    Power rating

    1. Continuous 7/1500 hp/rpm

    2. Intermittent 7.7/1500 hp/rpm

    Brake mean effective

    Pressure at 1500 rpm 6.35 kg/cm2

    Lubricating oil pump Gear type

    Lub. oil pump delivery 6.50 lit/min.

    Sump capacity 2.70 liter

    Lub. Oil consumption 1.5% normally exceed of fuel

    Connecting rod length 234 mm

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    Overall dimensions 617 L x 504 W x 877 H

    Weight 160 kgs

    Manufacturers address

    Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd.

    Laxmanrao Kirloskar Road,

    Khadki, Pune 411 003.

    Dealer:

    Ashwini Enterprise

    Kolhapur.

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    Crank angle sensor

    Technical specifications

    Make Kubler

    Model 8.3700.1321.0360

    Supply voltage 5-30VDC

    Output Push pull (AA,BB,OO)

    PPR 360

    Outlet Cable type axial

    Encoder Diameter Dia. 37,

    Shaft size Dia.6mm x length12mm

    Weight 120 gm

    Manufacturers address

    Kuebler Germany

    Indian supplier:

    Rajdeep Automation Pvt. Ltd.

    Survey No. 143, 3rd floor,

    Sinhgad Road, Vadgaon Dhayari,

    Pune 411 041.

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    Piezo sensor

    Introduction

    These miniature sensor series are intended for general purpose pressure

    measurements. Models HSM111A22 and M108A02 are designed for applications

    where acceleration compensation is not required.

    This versatile transducer series is designed for dynamic measurement of

    compression, combustion, explosion, pulsation, cavitations, blast, pneumatic,

    hydraulic, fluidic and other such pressures.

    Technical specifications

    Sensor name Dynamic pr. transducer With built in amplifier

    Make PCB Piezotronics, INC.

    Model M111A22

    Range, FS (5V output) 5000 psi

    Useful range (10V output) 10000 psi

    Maximum pressure 15000 psi

    Resolution 0.1 psi

    Sensitivity 1 mV/psi

    Resonant frequency 400 kHz

    Rise time 2 s

    Discharge time constant 500 s

    Low frequency response (-5%) 0.001 Hz

    Linearity (Best straight line) 2 %

    Output polarity Positive

    Output impedance 100 ohms

    Output bias 8-14 volt

    Acceleration sensitivity 0.002 psi/g

    Temperature coefficient 0.03 %/0F

    Temperature range -100 to +275 0F

    Flash temperature 3000 0F

    Vibration / Shock 2000 / 20000 g peak

    Ground isolation No (2)

    Excitation (Constant current) 2 to 20 mA

    Voltage to current regulator +18 to 28 VDC

    Sensing geometry Compression

    Sensing element Quartz

    Housing material 17.4 SS

    Diaphragm Invar

    Sealing Welded hermetic

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    Electric connector 10-32 coaxial jack

    Mounting thread M7 x 0.75 pitches

    Weight (with clamp nut) 6 gm

    Cable model 002C20 white coaxial cable

    Principle of operation

    Dynamic pressure transducer: It is necessary only to supply the sensor with a 2

    to 20 mA constant current at +20 to +30 VDC through a current regulating

    diode or equivalent circuit. Most of the signal conditioners manufactured by PCB

    have adjustable current features allowing a choice of input currents from 2 to 20

    mA. In general, for lowest noise (best resolution), choose the lower current

    ranges. When driving long cables (to several thousand feet), use the higher

    current, up to 20 mA maximum.

    Troubleshooting

    Problem Check

    No signal Remove sensor and clean by dampened cloth

    Sensor damaged or ceases to

    operate

    Return the equipment to company for repair

    Calibration

    1. Piezoelectric sensors are dynamic devices, but static calibration techniques

    can be employed if discharge time constants are sufficiently long. Generally,

    static calibration methods are not employed when testing sensors with a

    discharge time constant that is less than several hundred seconds.

    2. Direct couple the sensor to the DVM readout using a T-connector from the

    Xducer jack or use the model 484B in the calibrate mode.

    3. Apply pressure with a dead weight tester and take reading quickly. Release

    pressure after each calibration point.

    4. For shorter TC series, rapid step functions of pressure are generated by a

    pneumatic pressure pulse calibrator or dead weight tester and readout is by

    recorder or storage oscilloscope.

    Manufacturers address

    PCB Piezotronics, Inc.

    3425 Walden Avenue,

    Depew, New York 14043-2495.

    E-mail: [email protected]

    Web: www.pcb.com

    Indian supplier:

    Structural solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd.

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    Eddy Current Dynamometer

    Introduction

    The AG Series eddy current dynamometers

    designed for the testing of engines up to

    400kW (536bhp) and may be used with

    various control systems. The dynamometer

    is bi-directional. The shaft mounted finger

    type rotor runs in a dry gap. A closed

    circuit type cooling system permits for a

    sump.

    Dynamometer load measurement is from a

    strain gauge load cell and speed

    measurement is from a shaft mounted

    three hundred sixty PPR rotary encoder.

    Technical specifications (AG10)

    Model AG10

    Make Saj Test Plant Pvt. Ltd.

    End flanges both side Cardon shaft model 1260 type A

    Water inlet 1.6bar

    Minimum kPa 160

    Pressure lbf/in2 23

    Air gap mm 0.77/0.63

    Torque Nm 11.5

    Hot coil voltage max. 60

    Continuous current amps 5.0

    Cold resistance ohms 9.8

    Speed max. 10000rpm

    Load 3.5kg

    Bolt size M12 x 1.75

    Weight 130kg

    Principle of operation

    1. The dynamometer unit comprises basically a rotor mounted on a shaft running in

    bearings which rotates within a casing supported in ball bearing trunnions which form

    part of the bed plate of the machine.

    2. Secured in the casing are two field coils connected in series. When these coils are

    supplied with a direct current (DC) a magnetic field is created in the casing across

    the air gap at either side of the rotor. When the rotor turns in this magnetic field,

    eddy currents are induced creating a breaking effect between the rotor and casing.

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    The rotational torque exerted on the casing is measured by a strain gauge load cell

    incorporated in the restraining linkage between the casing and dynamometer bed

    plate.

    3. To prevent overheating of the dynamometer a water supply pressurized to

    minimum indicated in specification is connected to a flanged inlet on the bed plate.

    Water passes from the inlet to the casing via a flexible connection; permitting

    movement of the casing. Water passes through loss (Grooved) plates in the casing

    positioned either side of the rotor and absorbs the heat generated.

    4. Heated water discharges from the casing through a flexible connection to an outlet

    flange on the bed plate.

    Troubleshooting

    Problem Check

    Calibration of dynamometer not coming

    in accuracy limit

    Remove the obstruction for the free

    movement of casing

    Calibrate the weights from

    authorized source.

    Maintain constant water flow

    Clean & lubricate properly with

    grease

    Bearings clean & refit properly

    Load cell link tighten properly

    Clean & refit trunnion bearings

    Vibrations to dynamometer Dynamometer foundation bolts

    tighten properly

    Arrest engine vibrations

    Abnormal noise Cardon shaft cover secure properly

    Align guard properly

    Replace rotor if warped

    Replace main bearing

    Loss plate temperature high Check correct water flow

    De-scale with suitable solution

    Clear off water passages

    Bearing temperature high Grease with proper brand

    Remove excess grease & avoid over

    grease

    Use specified grease and do not mix

    two types of grease

    Clear the drain

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    Replace the bearings

    Replace shaft & coupling

    Dynamometer not rotating Replace bearings

    Replace rotor / loss plates after

    checking

    Water leakages at various locations Replace casing o rings

    Loss plates bolts tighten properly

    Replace loss plate o rings

    Casing plugs tighten properly

    Replace pipe o rings

    Operation

    1. New dynamometers are run in before delivery to ensure that all components

    run smoothly and grease is evently distributed within the shaft bearings.

    2. The dynamometer has been calibrated the power developed by the engine on

    test may be calculated using the following formula:

    Power (kW) = unitsIinSRadiansxSpeedNmTorque

    ..1000

    .)sec/()(

    Power (hp) = itsimperialuninRadiansxSpeedlbfftTorque

    .550

    .)sec/()(

    3. The dynamometer will be calibrated in either Imperial or S.I. units or MKS as

    specified.

    Power = k

    WN

    Where N = Shaft speed in rev/min

    W = Torque (Indicated on torque indicator)

    K = Constant dependant on units of power and torque

    Manufacturers address

    Saj Test Plant Pvt. Ltd.

    72-76, Mundhwa, Pune Cantonment,

    Pune 411 036.

    Email:[email protected]

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    Load indicator

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    Manufacturers address

    Selectron process controls Pvt. Ltd.

    E-121/120/113, Ansa Industrial Estate,

    Saki Vihar Road, Andheri,

    Mumbai 400 072.

    E-mail: [email protected]

    Web: www.selecindia.com

    Delear:

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    Load cell

    Introduction

    Load cell are suitable use for static & dynamic

    weighing, bin/hopper weighing, force measurement,

    scales and electro-mechanical conversion kit.

    Constructed body of special high alloy steel.

    Technical specifications

    Make Sensortronics

    Model 60001

    Type S Beam,Universal

    Capacity 0 50Kg

    Mounting thread M10 x 1.25mm

    Full scale output (mV/V) 3.00

    Tolerance on output (FSO) +/-0.25%

    Zero balance (FSO) +/-0.1mV/V

    Non-linearity (FSO)

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    Air flow transmitter

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    Manufacturers address

    WIKA Instruments Ltd.

    Garmany.

    Web: www.wika.de

    Wika Instruments India Pvt. Ltd.

    Plot No. 40, GatNo. 94+100, high Cliff Ind.

    Estate, Village Kesnand,

    Pune 412207

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    Differential Pressure Transmitter

    Introduction

    The model EJA110A pressure transmitter measures the flow rates and the pressure of

    the liquids, gases, and steam, and also liquid levels.

    Technical specifications

    Model EJA110A-DMS5A-92NN

    Make Yokogawa

    Output signal 4 20mA DC with digital communication (Linear)

    Measurement span 1 to 100kPa (100 to 10000mmH2O)

    Calibration range 0 200, 0 500 mmH2O

    Wetted parts material Body SCS14A, Capsule SUS316L

    Process connections without process connector (1/4BSP body connection)

    Bolts and nuts material SCM 435

    Installation Horizontal impulse piping left side high pressure

    Electrical connection 1/2NPT female

    Cover O rings Buna-N

    Supply 10 to 24VDC

    Process temperature limit -40 to 120 0C

    Housing Weather proof

    Weight 3.9Kg

    Manufacturers address

    Yokogawa Electrical Corporation

    2-9-32, Nakacho,

    Musashino-shi,

    Tokyo, 180-8750, Japan.

    Indian supplier:

    Yokogawa India Ltd.

    40/4 Lavelle Road,

    Bangalore 560 001.

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    This product is warranted for a period of 12 months from the date of supply against

    manufacturing defects. You shall inform us in writing any defect in the system

    noticed during the warranty period. On receipt of your written notice, Apex at its

    option either repairs or replaces the product if proved to be defective as stated

    above. You shall not return any part of the system to us before receiving our

    confirmation to this effect.

    The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from:

    Buyer/ User shall not have subjected the system to unauthorized alterations/

    additions/ modifications.

    Unauthorized use of external software/ interfacing.

    Unauthorized maintenance by third party not authorized by Apex.

    Improper site utilities and/or maintenance.

    We do not take any responsibility for accidental injuries caused while working with

    the set up.

    Apex Innovations Pvt. Ltd.

    E9/1, MIDC, Kupwad, Sangli-416436 (Maharashtra) India

    Telefax:0233-2644098, 2644398

    Email: [email protected] Web: www.apexinnovations.co.in

    Warranty


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